Published date: August 21, 2025
Traveling Aichi and Gifu: Hotel Indigo Inuyama Yuruakuen, A Satisfaction Guaranteed Destination!
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Experience of the stay
The entrance and exterior design gave a high sense of uniqueness, making it feel extraordinary. Although it was a short one-night stay, I thoroughly enjoyed the facilities within the hotel.
The large communal bath was cozy, not too big or too small. The shower area was separated from the bathtub, allowing for a relaxing bathing experience without feeling self-conscious. Despite the season being buggy, the outdoor bath was kept clean.
The lounge space boasts a view with a terrace and a pond right in front of it, offering a glimpse of Inuyama Castle, which provides different charms during the day and night.
From the breakfast buffet restaurant, you can also see Inuyama Castle. For breakfast, you can choose a main dish from either Japanese or Western cuisine, with a style that lets you help yourself to additional items. The main fish dish in the Japanese set meal was delicious, and if you eat it quickly, the staff will offer you a refill.
After enjoying as much as I wanted, I took some time to read while sipping coffee and having some nuts. When I looked up, I could see Inuyama Castle peeking over the lush greenery. This stay was also a reward to myself at the beginning of a long holiday, allowing me to feel a sense of the extraordinary during such a relaxing moment.
Experiences during the trip
A firework display takes place every year along the river in front of the hotel. It’s not a massive firework festival; instead, they're held over several days, with a different theme each day for 10 minutes of fireworks.
This time coincided perfectly with that period. Stalls were set up along the street in front of the hotel, and there were a few local people in yukata as well as tourists. I tend to avoid large firework festivals due to the crowds, but this event allowed for a nice balance to experience summer traditions without excessive overcrowding—making it perfect for those like me who prefer to avoid large crowds. Once the fireworks ended, it was easy to return to the hotel.
It was the first day of a long holiday, so to unwind from stress, I took advantage of the outdoor bath twice, once in the evening and once in the morning. I could check the crowd levels of the large communal bath from the TV in my room, which helped me time my visits well.
The next day, I walked through the gardens of Yuruakuen, located right next to the hotel. The usual entry fee for adults is 1200 yen, but it’s free for hotel guests. I could also see a tea room there. This is highly recommended for anyone interested in Japanese culture or who wants to enjoy seasonal flowers. Although there were areas with dense foliage, everything was well maintained.
After that, I strolled to Inuyama Castle Town, which is less than a 10-minute walk away. I enjoyed a delicious rice flour Baumkuchen at a shop called Kokotomo Farm. If you're lucky, you might get a fresh one straight out of the oven. It’s incredibly fluffy.
The castle town has various shops ideal for walking and tasting food along the way. Some even offer ninja experiences (where you can try throwing shuriken) or retro games (such as shooting galleries and inverter games), making it enjoyable for children too. I spent about an hour wandering around, enjoying myself before returning to the hotel parking lot.